Immobilize



GRE TOEFL

解释

GRE 红宝书

• v. 使某物不动
• ［英］ v. 使某物不动 ( prevent sth from moving or operation normally )
• ［类］ splint : immobilize / duct : convey ( 夹板的作用是固定 / 管道的作用是运送)
• ［记］ im+mob ( 动) +ilize ( 使...) -> 使不动

Webster Collegiate

transitive verb

• Date: 1871
• to make immobile: as
  • a. to prevent freedom of movement or effective use of <the planes were immobilized by bad weather>
  • b. to reduce or eliminate motion of (the body or a part) by mechanical means or by strict bed rest
  • c. to withhold (money or capital) from circulation
• ? immobilization noun
• ? immobilizer noun

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